Class 1 Drivers - Milford, Canada - The Shaw Group
Description
The Shaw Group Limited is one of Eastern Canada's leading manufacturers and community developers.With a strong focus on products for the construction industry, we compete in a variety of market sectors and produce close to 1,000 individual products in 12 facilities across the Maritimes.
With a rich 160-year history, the company has a reputation for reliable products, strong leadership, and innovation.Key Responsibilities & Priorities:
- Operate a walking floor trailer providing wood fiber within the maritimes for various industries.
- Flatbed and pneumatic tanker transportation of raw materials and palletized products in a safe and efficient manner, throughout Atlantic Canada.
- While the majority of work is within Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, as a driver for Shaw Transport, you must be willing to make periodic trips to Newfoundland, Ontario or Quebec as required.
- Comply with legislation including safe operation, carriage of goods, driver's hours of service, occupational health and safety, transportation of dangerous goods and weights and dimensions.
- Check vehicles before driving them to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
- Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
- Check all loadrelated documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
- Record and maintain required documentation including driver logbook
- Communicate effectively with the public, customers, and coworkers
- Assist in loading and unloading of tractor
- Perform periodic inspections before, during, and after delivery to ensure that load is properly fastened down and is secure
- Ensure that material is properly protected from the outdoor elements
- Deliver product and proper paperwork in a courteous and timely manner
- Other duties as required
Basic Requirements:
Valid Class I Driver's License and a clean driver's abstract
A safety conscious, reliable and positive teamwork attitude
Minimum of two (2) years' experience driving
Boom certification and / or experience is nice to have but not required
Strong work ethic and ability to work independently
Strong interpersonal skills, including customer service skills
Willingness to participate in our Drug & Alcohol Testing program
Grade XII or equivalent
English fluency
Why work for Shaw Transport Division?
Excellent benefits including; health, life insurance, long term-disability & Company matched pension
Local work, Drivers are usually home every night
Seasonal work April-November with overtime available after 9 hours daily
Safe equipment
Free on-site parking
Market competitive compensation
Why work for The Shaw Group?
We understand the importance of investing in and developing our people. We are collaborative and team oriented.
We provide our team with the opportunities to grow and we create a safe environment for our people to bring fresh ideas to the table.
And we like people with a "let's get it done" attitude If this sounds like the right fit for you, please show your interest by submitting your cover letter and resume via Indeed.
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Onsite parking
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Milford, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
In person
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